Primrose 'Cankerbury Bells'

Primula 'Cankerbury Bells' is a delightful cultivar group of Primrose, perfect for cheering up shaded corners of UK gardens, growing to about 20-30cm. From March to May, it produces abundant clusters of bell-shaped flowers in a charming mix of soft pastel shades, including pinks, creams, and purples, often with contrasting eyes. These robust plants thrive in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade, mimicking their natural woodland edge habitat. Fully hardy (RHS H5), they are excellent for naturalising under deciduous trees, in borders, or in containers, providing a welcome splash of vibrant colour and attracting early pollinators.

Sun: Partial shade.

Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained.

Hardiness: H5 — down to −15°C.

Flowering: Mar, Apr, May.